Chapter 18 An Unforgettable Evening

• The evening had finally arrived. Julian stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the cuffs of his sleek black suit. Mr. Sam had outdone himself—Julian barely recognized himself. He looked sharp, confident, ready. For once, he didn’t feel like the struggling artist with too many responsibilities on his shoulders. Tonight, he was just a guy going on a date with a girl he really liked.
• Meanwhile, across town, Lexi was in her bedroom, standing in front of a pile of discarded outfits. She sighed, running her fingers through her hair before finally settling on a simple yet elegant black dress. It wasn’t about the clothes—tonight was about the company.
• Just as she finished touching up her makeup, her mom knocked on the door and peeked inside.